Title:
Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
Publication Date:
2020
Publication Information:
Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic Press, [2020]
©2020
Physical Description:
vii, 414 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9781893005617
Abstract:
"The book presents a comprehensive look at the typical symptoms associated with dementia, current findings regarding common causes of the disease, and gives essential tips for managing the day-to-day challenges of caring for someone with dementia."--Amazon.
General Note:
Subtitle from cover.
Contents:
Part 1. Typical aging vs. dementia. What's typical and what's not -- Mid cognitive impairment -- What is dementia? Getting an accurate dementia diagnosis Part 2. Alzheimer's disease. The science of Alzheimer's disease -- Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease -- Atypical and young-onset Alzheimer's dementia -- Treating Alzheimer's disease Part 3. Causes of dementia other than Alzheimer's. Frontotemporal degeneration -- Lewy body dementia -- Vascular cognitive impairment Part 4. Living a full life with dementia. Addressing the stigmas -- Adjusting to a diagnosis -- Road map toward well-being -- Planning for the end of life Part 5. Life as a care partner. Who are caregivers -- Overcoming the challenges -- Road map toward well-being Part 6. Brain health for everyone. Healthy aging -- Research and trends.
Language:
English
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